Round 1 Michael Jackson takes a punch while shooting but executes the takedown and ends up in Eduard Yusupovs guard. Jackson attempts to pass Yusupovs guard, and does so, but receives multiple strikes in the attempt. Eduard Yusupov gets pummeled by the fists of Michael Jackson. Eduard Yusupov gives up his back in an attempt to escape, but doesn't quite make it. Eduard Yusupov slips out the back leading to both fighters standing up. Jackson shoots a takedown from a distance putting Eduard on the ground. Michael Jackson passes through Eduards guard into mount. Eduard Yusupov gives his back up trying to escape the mount. Yusupov carefully protects himself from Jacksons strikes. Jackson tries to set in a rear naked choke, but can't quite finish it. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 2 Eduard Yusupov lands a hook to the body then a straight cross to the sternum. A jab from Michael is blocked and a cross is returned by Eduard Yusupov. Eduard Yusupov throws a cross that easily dodged by Jackson. Jackson circles Eduard, mixing jabs and leg kicks. Eduard Yusupov lands a solid kick to the front leg of Michael. Eduard Yusupov lands a hook to the body then a straight cross to the sternum. Eduard lands a left hook, only to follow up with a strong kick to the ribs. Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 Jackson fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Yusupov. Yusupov receives a couple of stiff short hooks in the clinch. Eduard escapes the clinch and creates some distance. Eduard Yusupov presses forward and grazes "Neverland Nightmare" with a combo. "Neverland Nightmare" wants none of the stand up and clinches with Eduard Yusupov to then savagely throw him down to the ground. Michael drops a huge strike to Eduard Yusupovs chin, landing into his guard. "Neverland Nightmare" takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in Yusupovs guard. It doesn't pay off as Eduard makes his way to standing. Michael sends Eduard to the mat with a well timed jab, falling into his guard. Eduard Yusupov shifts his hips to get better position in the guard. Eduard attempts a few a shots from the guard, but gets mounted for his troubles. Round 3 is finished.
Michael "Neverland Nightmare" Jackson wins by Split Decision